Project Description
Centella Asiatica Extract has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, perceived to hold medicinal properties that generation passed down to generation. It is only recently that the western beauty and aromatherapy industries have started to pay attention to the profile of this plant and what it can do to improve skin care.
Centella Asiatica extract is generally high in skin-benefiting phytochemicals. It’s rich in vitamins C, A, B1, and B2 as well as niacin and carotene, which combine to help brighten skin and fight the visible signs of premature aging.
Believed to be a spot-busting ingredient, gotu kola is renowned for its ability to reduce the appearance pimples and blemishes. It is the madecassic acid content in Centella Asiatica that is responsible for this – this compound is often found in spot treatments and products for blemish-prone skin.
Reference article: https://lumitylife.co.uk/pages/oil-ingredient-centella-asiatica-extract